Social Worker in Schools, Two Positions, West Coast

Two positions

Based in Westport – 40 hours per week

Based in Greymouth – 40 hours per week

Together we strengthen the wellbeing of children, families and community
Homebuilders West Coast Trust is looking to employ a suitably qualified and experienced social worker to work with our Social Workers in Schools team in Westport and Greymouth. This is a varied and challenging role working in school clusters in the Buller and West Coast and involves working within a team to provide a high quality social work service to children and families/whanau.

You will have:

A recognised and relevant tertiary social work qualification

ANZASW competency and social work registration

Knowledge and experience of the CYP&F Act and Vulnerable Children’s Act

A commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi

Excellent communication skills

A current driver’s licence

Accurate computer skills

We wish to appoint a dynamic person who:

Is genuinely passionate about supporting children and their families/whanau

Is able to work effectively and consistently in a collaborative team environment

Can demonstrate knowledge of relevant community networks

Has good time management and understands accountability

At Homebuilders we offer:

Stimulating, challenging and rewarding work

A motivated, experienced and creative team

A safe, healthy and supportive working environment

The opportunity to strengthen the wellbeing of children, families and community

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
A job description and application form is available by phoning 03 788 8065 or email office@homebuilderswpt.co.nz
Our website: www.homebuilderstrust.co.nz
Applications close on Friday 31 May 2019 at 11:59pm
Confidential enquiries welcome – Phone Lorraine Scanlon 027 623 9879